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SUMMARY:UPCM Second Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum:\n“Let’s make a book!”\nThursday\, May 8\, 2025\n5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. \nExperience hands-on craft activities\, music\, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/upcm-second-thursday/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:L'Anse - BCCC Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Baraga County Chamber of Commerce BINGO \n  \nEvery Second Thursday of each month 6:00 pm – early bird 4:30p \n  \nWhirl-I-Gig\, 15850 Whirl-I-Gig Road\, L’Anse \n  \nWin Cash – Low Entry Fee \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/lanse-bccc-bingo/
LOCATION:Whirl-I-Gig\, 15850 Whirl-I - Gig Road\, L'Anse\, MI\, 49946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:The Marquette Regional History Center presents: 20th Annual Cemetery Walk: V.E. Day 80 Years
DESCRIPTION:The Marquette Regional History Center presents:\n20th Annual Cemetery Walk: V.E. Day 80 Years\nThursday\, May 8\, two tours: 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Park Cemetery\nVictory in Europe Day happened on this day 80 years ago. Honor our local WWII heroes as we recognize several who are buried at Park Cemetery\, both military and civilian. At 1:00\, enjoy a self-guided tour. At 6:00\, there will be guided tour groups\, or a seated version (bring your lawn chair). Rain date: May 15. Meet near the main gate off Seventh Street. $5 suggested donation.  For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/the-marquette-regional-history-center-presents-20th-annual-cemetery-walk-v-e-day-80-years/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Marquette Poets Circle 
DESCRIPTION:Marquette Poets Circle \n Thursday\, May 8\, 2025\, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room..  Adults\, Seniors\, Family Friendly.  Join local poets\, writers\, and poetry enthusiasts for an evening of poetry.  Starting at 6:30 p.m..\, participants gather to workshop their current work\, followed by an Open Mic at 7:15 p.m. New and experienced poets are welcome for either or both events.  No admission charge.  For more information\, contact Marty at 226-4322\, machatz@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/marquette-poets-circle-2/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:"Off the Wall" Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:On the Wall: a collection of photography from the Secret Society of the Finch. Photos they love and want to be seen off the screen. \nThe Secret Society of the Finch is a Photography group founded by Dave Sargent and Kurt Babcock. They have been meeting monthly at Second Story Studio. There are around a dozen members in the group. Work ranges from wildlife and asto to fine art photography. \nApril 10 – May 31 \nFriday\, May 9 \nReception 5pm-8pm \nSecond Story Studio \n118 W Washington St Suite B \nOpen 2:00pm – 6:00pm Thursday- Saturday
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/off-the-wall-artist-reception/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T140000
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SUMMARY:Hancock - Finnish American Folk School Open House and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The Finnish American Folk School welcomes everyone to its first open house and fundraiser on Saturday\, May 10 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Taking place in the ground floor studios at Skyline Commons at 200 Michigan Street in Hancock\, the open house will feature family-friendly weaving and pottery demonstrations\, Mother’s Day gifts\, silent auction\, along with a rummage sale offering surplus equipment and a variety of craft supplies and books. \n“We’re very excited to welcome everyone into our studios to see what we do here and find out how to get involved\,” said Folk School Director Clare Zuraw. “Whether you’re interested in fiber arts\, ceramics\, or woodworking\, there’s something for everyone.” \nIn addition to books and craft supplies such as yarn and fabric\, the fundraiser will also include surplus wood and metal working equipment. The silent auction will feature work by Folk School instructors including Lindsey Heiden\, Kenyon Hansen\, Phyllis Fredendall\, and others. Funds raised will help to sustain folk school programming. For more information\, visit www.finnishamericanfolkschool.com\, call 906-370-3722 or email clare.zuraw@finlandiafoundation.org.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-finnish-american-folk-school-open-house-and-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Skyline Commons\, 200 Michigan Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Baraga - Community Conversations on Breastfeeding Needs
DESCRIPTION:Community Breastfeeding Collaborative to Host Listening Sessions in May Public Invited to Share Experiences and Ideas for Improving Local Breastfeeding Support \n  \nThe Community Breastfeeding Collaborative invites community members to two upcoming listening sessions designed to gather input on breastfeeding experiences\, challenges\, and needs throughout the Western Upper Peninsula.  These sessions aim to strengthen local support for breastfeeding families based on feedback directly from those with lived experience. \n  \nYour voice matters whether you’re a parent\, caregiver\, healthcare provider\, or community advocate. Attendees are encouraged to share their perspectives on current barriers and opportunities to improve our region’s breastfeeding resources and support systems. Light refreshments will be served\, and time will be provided after each session for informal conversation and community networking. \n  \nListening Session Dates:\nSaturday\, May 3\, 2025\, 9:30 – 11:30 am\nKeweenaw Community Foundation Office – Hancock Community Hub 3rd Floor\, 417 Quincy St.\, Hancock\n9:30 AM – Doors Open\n10:00–11:00 AM – Listening Session\n11:00–11:30 AM – Community Connection and Conversation \n  \nSaturday\, May 10\, 2025\, 11:00 – 1:00 pm\nKeweenaw Bay Indian Community Library – 409 S. Superior Rd.\, Baraga\n11:00 AM – Doors Open\n11:30 AM–12:30 PM – Listening Session\n12:30–1:00 PM – Community Connection and Conversation \n  \nCan’t attend in person? Community members can still participate by completing a brief anonymous survey. Survey: https://bit.ly/42QhF3P \nThese sessions are open to all and are part of the Collaborative’s mission to ensure that local families have the support they need to make informed\, empowered choices about infant feeding. Refreshments will be provided. These sessions are free to attend. No registration is required. \n  \nThe Community Breastfeeding Collaborative includes:\n● BHK Child Development\n● Copper Country Great Start Collaborative\n● Copper Country ISD\n● Copper Shores Community Health Foundation\n● Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Health Systems\n● Keweenaw Community Foundation\n● Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center\n● UP Health System – Portage\n● Western UP Health Department
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/baraga-community-conversations-on-breastfeeding-needs/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Hancock - Copper Country League of Women Voters Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Copper Country League of Women Voters (LWVCC) Annual Meeting ~\n\nSaturday\, May 10th\nThe Copper Country League of Women Voters (LWVCC) will hold their annual meeting Saturday\, May 10\, 11am-2pm at the The Skyline Commons\, formerly known as the Jutila Center in the old hospital chapel\, 200 Michigan St.\, in Hancock. The annual meeting will begin with a presentation titled “What Is Ranked-Choice Voting & the Michigan Rank MI Vote Ballot Proposal?” from 11:15-noon\, followed by a buffet lunch and the annual business meeting.\n\nThe guest speaker will be Lisa Nelson\, a Copper Country League of Women Voters member and a member of the UP Rank MI Vote team. She will explain ranked-choice voting\, a system that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. She will also talk about a proposed statewide ballot measure to adopt ranked-choice voting for all state and federal elections.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-copper-country-league-of-women-voters-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The Skyline Commons\, 200 Michigan Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Calumet - Joe Kirkish Photo Exhibit & Sale
DESCRIPTION:Calumet Art Center \n  \nJoe Kirkish Photo Exhibit & Sale \n  \nSaturday\, May 10 from 11am – 2pm \n  \nBonus!  Mothers Day Gifts\, Fundraiser. \n  \nGet all your shopping done today.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/calumet-joe-kirkish-photo-exhibit-sale/
LOCATION:Calumet Art Center\, 57055 Fifth Street\, Calumet\, Michigan\, 49913
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Negaunee - 2nd Annual Doobie Dan Memorial Pool Tournment
DESCRIPTION:2nd Annual Doobie Dan Memorial Pool Tournment \n  \nPasquali’s\, 100 Cliff Street\, Negaunee\, Doors open at 12:00pm \n  \nMay 10th\, start time 1:00pm \n  \n$20 Entry – $5 Green Fee included \n  \nRandom Draw Doubles
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/negaunee-2nd-annual-doobie-dan-memorial-pool-tournment/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events,Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250511T150000
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SUMMARY:Houghton - UP Wild in the Keweenaw
DESCRIPTION:UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. \n\nWilderness Walk\nSunday\, May 11\, 2025 at 3:00 pm\nPaavola Wetlands Nature Area – Off No. 9 Road in Paavola Location\n\nThe Wilderness Walks are opportunities to connect with God and each other in an outdoor natural setting.  Each walk has a leader who will guide the walk and stop along the way for readings and reflection.  The walks are appropriate for all ages including families and children. The nature area contains miles of hiking trails suitable for visitors of all accessibility. Everyone is welcome\, no religious affiliation is necessary.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/houghton-up-wild-in-the-keweenaw/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T193000
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SUMMARY:Phil Lynch Songs to Bring Us Together Concert  
DESCRIPTION:Phil Lynch Songs to Bring Us Together Concert \n Wednesday\, May 14\, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults\, Seniors\, Family Friendly.  Mental wellness meets musical wellness.  Join celebrated singer/song writer/pianist Phil Lynch for an evening of life-affirming music featuring originals and covers of classics like “All You Need is Love” and “You’ve Got a Friend.”  No admission charge.  For more information\, contact Marty at 226-4322\, machatz@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/phil-lynch-songs-to-bring-us-together-concert/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T120000
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SUMMARY:NCT Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a challenging group hike on Thursday\, May 15!\nCome hike with us across rock outcroppings with incredible vistas\, through beautiful mixed pine forests\, and up the backside of Sugarloaf Mountain. The hike begins at the original (paved) Sugarloaf parking lot and heads to Wetmore Pond by hiking across the Sugar Cube\, a rugged series of rock formations similar to the top of Hogback. It then follows the North Country Trail over several small outcroppings before taking the NCT spur going up the back side of Sugarloaf and then to the top of the mountain. \nReturning by popular request\, Dennis Fattaleh\, an experienced group hike leader\, will be leading this adventure. \nThis loop hike will cover approximately 4.1 miles of rugged terrain and is an advanced hike. Note that it includes steep climbs and rugged sections and is not recommended for beginners or those with mobility limitations. Proper hiking boots are required. Expect a few wet spots. Plan on 3-4 hours of hiking time. Don’t forget to bring water and a snack! \nWe’ll meet on Thursday\, May 15th at 10:00 AM at the original (paved) Sugarloaf parking lot. \nThis event is limited to 12 participants\, and advanced registration is required. Please click here to register. Registration will remain open until Wednesday\, May 14th or until we reach capacity. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/nct-hike/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T213000
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SUMMARY: Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin
DESCRIPTION:Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin by Dianne Nora\, winner of the Panowski Playwriting Award. With the former USSR as its backdrop\, the dark comedy revolves around two men—loosely inspired by real figures—who bear such a strong resemblance to Stalin that they are forced into dangerous service as political decoys to thwart his enemies and alleviate fears for his safety. Performances are scheduled at 7:30 pm. Thursday\, May 15\, through Saturday\, May 17\, in NMU’s Panowski Black Box Theatre. \nAccording to her website\, Nora has assisted her mentor\, the playwright and actor Tracy Letts\, on seven productions and workshops at Steppenwolf Theatre and on Broadway. She’s a winner of Inkwell Theater’s Lerner Fellowship and Playhouse on the Square’s New Works at the Works Playwriting Competition\, and a recipient of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Creative Engagement grant. \nNora was a member of Goodman Theatre’s Playwrights Unit\, where she was commissioned to write Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Living Document. She is also a comedy writer who contributes headlines and features at The Onion\, America’s Finest News Source. Her humor writing has appeared on Funny Or Die and The Hard Times. She also co-hosts a podcast about streaming television titled Streamageddon. \nIn Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin\, Soso is a soldier left for dead on the Eastern Front. When he is pulled from the brink of death by the Kremlin\, his fate takes a shocking turn. Because of his uncanny resemblance to one of the most feared men in history—Stalin—he is thrust into a dangerous game of impersonation. Enter Koba\, a man who knows the mind and body of the dictator better than anyone. Tasked with transforming Soso into the perfect double\, Koba trains him for the most perilous role of a lifetime. \n“The play is smartly written to make it very entertaining despite the heavy subject matter\,” said Kaitlyn Frotton\, director of NMU’s production. “These two guys risk assassination by playing the role of Stalin’s body doubles\, in the Soviet Union\, where you didn’t know who you could trust and the autocratic government felt it necessary to police creative expression. I think there is a lot of relevance to the current situation. It’s presented in a way that makes you chuckle to yourself for a majority of the show\, but by the end\, you’re left with a lot to think about.” \nThe two lead actors are Copeland Diver as Soso and Liam Fisher as Koba. Understudies Don’Tae Mitchell and Logan Newcomb have been added into the script as Kremlin cops and ensemble members. Frotton said it is advantageous for actors to tackle original works that are less familiar to audiences. \n“It’s beneficial because they do not have any preconceived notions going in about the way the roles should be played\,” she added. “It’s a great challenge because they need to be accurate to the text\, yet they are also able to use their own unique artistry to create the characters from scratch. There are fewer expectations or boundaries\, and they’re able to come up with possibly a more authentic performance than if we were rehearsing something like ‘A Streetcar Named Desire\,’ which has been viewed by many. It creates a more dynamic end product\, as director\, to explore the text with the actors as well. It feels like a more collaborative process. Our cast is phenomenal.” \nSix Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin premiered at Playhouse on the Square in Memphis\, Tenn.\, early this year. NMU’s Playwriting Award was established in 1977 by Dr. James A. Panowski. This year’s winner is being featured during the North Coast Theatre Festival season\, which also includes a Drag Cabaret May 29-30 and “Love Letters” June 26-28. \nTickets are $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU employees\, seniors and military; $15 for youth; and $5 for NMU students. They are available at tickets.nmu.edu.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/six-men-dressed-like-joseph-stalin/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:L'Anse - Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Blood drive\nFriday\, May 16th\n11 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nL’Anse Methodist Church\n304 N. Main St.\, just up the hill from Pat’s\nNo appointment needed\, just drop in. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/lanse-blood-drive-3/
LOCATION:L’Anse Methodist Church\, 304 North Main Street\, L'Anse\, MI\, 49946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250516T150000
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SUMMARY:L'Anse - Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Blood Drive\nFriday\, May 16th\n11 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nL’Anse Methodist Church\nWalk-ins are welcome! Blood is badly needed to supply our Upper Peninsula hospitals!
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/lanse-blood-drive-4/
LOCATION:L’Anse Methodist Church\, 304 North Main Street\, L'Anse\, MI\, 49946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250516T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250516T213000
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SUMMARY:Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin
DESCRIPTION:  \nNorthern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin by Dianne Nora\, winner of the Panowski Playwriting Award. With the former USSR as its backdrop\, the dark comedy revolves around two men—loosely inspired by real figures—who bear such a strong resemblance to Stalin that they are forced into dangerous service as political decoys to thwart his enemies and alleviate fears for his safety. Performances are scheduled at 7:30 pm. Thursday\, May 15\, through Saturday\, May 17\, in NMU’s Panowski Black Box Theatre. \nAccording to her website\, Nora has assisted her mentor\, the playwright and actor Tracy Letts\, on seven productions and workshops at Steppenwolf Theatre and on Broadway. She’s a winner of Inkwell Theater’s Lerner Fellowship and Playhouse on the Square’s New Works at the Works Playwriting Competition\, and a recipient of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Creative Engagement grant. \nNora was a member of Goodman Theatre’s Playwrights Unit\, where she was commissioned to write Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Living Document. She is also a comedy writer who contributes headlines and features at The Onion\, America’s Finest News Source. Her humor writing has appeared on Funny Or Die and The Hard Times. She also co-hosts a podcast about streaming television titled Streamageddon. \nIn Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin\, Soso is a soldier left for dead on the Eastern Front. When he is pulled from the brink of death by the Kremlin\, his fate takes a shocking turn. Because of his uncanny resemblance to one of the most feared men in history—Stalin—he is thrust into a dangerous game of impersonation. Enter Koba\, a man who knows the mind and body of the dictator better than anyone. Tasked with transforming Soso into the perfect double\, Koba trains him for the most perilous role of a lifetime. \n“The play is smartly written to make it very entertaining despite the heavy subject matter\,” said Kaitlyn Frotton\, director of NMU’s production. “These two guys risk assassination by playing the role of Stalin’s body doubles\, in the Soviet Union\, where you didn’t know who you could trust and the autocratic government felt it necessary to police creative expression. I think there is a lot of relevance to the current situation. It’s presented in a way that makes you chuckle to yourself for a majority of the show\, but by the end\, you’re left with a lot to think about.” \nThe two lead actors are Copeland Diver as Soso and Liam Fisher as Koba. Understudies Don’Tae Mitchell and Logan Newcomb have been added into the script as Kremlin cops and ensemble members. Frotton said it is advantageous for actors to tackle original works that are less familiar to audiences. \n“It’s beneficial because they do not have any preconceived notions going in about the way the roles should be played\,” she added. “It’s a great challenge because they need to be accurate to the text\, yet they are also able to use their own unique artistry to create the characters from scratch. There are fewer expectations or boundaries\, and they’re able to come up with possibly a more authentic performance than if we were rehearsing something like ‘A Streetcar Named Desire\,’ which has been viewed by many. It creates a more dynamic end product\, as director\, to explore the text with the actors as well. It feels like a more collaborative process. Our cast is phenomenal.” \nSix Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin premiered at Playhouse on the Square in Memphis\, Tenn.\, early this year. NMU’s Playwriting Award was established in 1977 by Dr. James A. Panowski. This year’s winner is being featured during the North Coast Theatre Festival season\, which also includes a Drag Cabaret May 29-30 and “Love Letters” June 26-28. \nTickets are $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU employees\, seniors and military; $15 for youth; and $5 for NMU students. They are available at tickets.nmu.edu.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/six-men-dressed-like-joseph-stalin-2/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T120000
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SUMMARY:Big Bay Relay
DESCRIPTION:What makes The Big Bay Relay different from any other relay? It is the Upper Peninsula’s most esteemed\nand historic race relay event. Join the Noquemanon Trail Network in celebrating the 47\nth annual Big Bay\nRelay kicking off at the Kaufman Sports Complex Saturday\, May 17\nth 2025!\nThe relay welcomes runners of all levels and we cannot wait to see what creative team names our runners\ncome up with for the 2025 race! Teams are composed of five runners for adults and up to seven for youth\nteams. The relay spans the twenty-six mile stretch of Marquette’s historic 550 Big Bay Road and the finish\nline is in Draver Park in Big Bay.\nIn spring of 1972\, Marquette held its first Big Bay Relay coordinated by Race Director Karen Kunkle and her\nhusband Jack. The first race brought only ten relay teams and has grown to include over fifty teams in the\npast several years.\nIf you are an elite runner who wants to compete\, or a group of friends that want to try something\nadventurous\, this picturesque relay is for you. For 47 years the Big Bay Relay has been uniting community\nmembers\, families and friends\, and we want you to be a part of this year’s race! It’s all about having fun\,\nbeing with friends and family while celebrating where we live and recreate.\nFor further details or to register for the 2025 race\, visit us at\nhttps://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Marquette/BigBayRelay today. Registration fees are $190 per team until\nMay 11\nth and $210 May 12th until May 14th. Registration divisions include five person all-female\, all-male\,\nor mixed teams and seven person junior division teams. Included is a “Team Spirit” award for the team\nthat goes above and beyond. This year all proceeds benefit the Big BayPathway/Trails. If you are interested\nin volunteering or have any questions please contact Marcia Gonstead at(906)345-0149\, or by e-mail at\nbigbayrelay@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/big-bay-relay/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:L'Anse - Litter Pick-Up Event
DESCRIPTION:Litter Pick-up Event\nInterested in picking up litter in the Village of L’Anse to help make our world a better place?\nMeet at 9 a.m. at Meadowbrook Arena on Saturday to pick up free bags and to organize.\nPick up at your convenience this weekend (May 17th & May 18th) within the Village limits.\nQuestions? Contact Sally at (906) 524-2420
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/lanse-litter-pick-up-event/
LOCATION:Meadowbrook Park\, Division Street\, L'Anse\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T130000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Farmers Market\nSaturdays\, May 17\, 9 am – 1 pm \nReturning this month\, the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market kicks off its 2025 season where it will offer fresh produce\, meat\, art\, and much more to the 2\,000+ visitors this weekly event brings to the downtown. \nReminder that the Wednesday Night Market will be returning to the 100 block of W. Washington in June.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/downtown-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T170000
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SUMMARY:Community Garden Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Community Garden Volunteer Day \nPartridge Creek Farm is calling on community members to help with a major revitalization of its Community Garden located in downtown Ishpeming. The event includes essential site prep and upgrades to benefit local families who grow their own food in the garden. Learn more at PartridgeCreekFarm.org/events. \nWhen:\nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nVolunteers are welcome to join and leave as needed\, they are not required to stay for the entirety of the volunteer day. \nWhere:\nPartridge Creek Community Garden\n301 E Euclid St\, Ishpeming\, MI \nWho:\nVolunteers ages 16+ welcome to join\nNo experience necessary – just bring gloves\, water\, and a positive attitude. Lunch will be provided! The nature of this event involves a level of physical activity and independence that makes it best suited for individuals aged 16 and older.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/community-garden-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T150000
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SUMMARY:Calumet - Family Fun Fair and Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity members are invited to join Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds at the Family Fun Fair and Resource Fair on Saturday\, May 17 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Calumet Colosseum. Both events are open to the public and free to attend. \n  \nThe Family Fun Fair\, put on by Copper Shores Outreach & Education\, will feature games and activities\, free food and door prizes for all ages. People are encouraged to take part in this wonderful opportunity to come together and connect with their kids and loved ones\, both as families and as a part of the broader community. \n  \n“A lot of prosocial behaviors come from being with our parents\,” said Callisto Cortez\, Copper Shores Outreach & Education youth development specialist. “Building a sense of community helps healthy child development\, and in adulthood can serve as a motivating factor for maintaining mental health. Bring your family to have a good time and flourish in the happiness.” \n  \nAt the same time as the Family Fun Fair\, Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is hosting the Resource Fair in the ballroom of the Colosseum. The Resource Fair highlights more than 25 local agencies and organizations that provide mental health support\, substance misuse help\, alternative therapies and more. In addition to community members actively seeking support\, local government officials\, law enforcement\, employers\, health care and other Copper Country professionals are encouraged to attend. \n  \n“We want to challenge the common belief that the Copper Country does not have any resources\,” said Michelle Morgan of Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds. “Sometimes people don’t even try to reach out\, fearing that there are not enough resources to help them. Come see what we have to offer. Learn about services and support that you can refer people to and join us in celebrating the many very talented and devoted community members who want to help others.”
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/calumet-family-fun-fair-and-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Calumet Colosseum\, 110 Red Jacket Road\, Calumet\, Michigan\, 49913
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin
DESCRIPTION:  \nNorthern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin by Dianne Nora\, winner of the Panowski Playwriting Award. With the former USSR as its backdrop\, the dark comedy revolves around two men—loosely inspired by real figures—who bear such a strong resemblance to Stalin that they are forced into dangerous service as political decoys to thwart his enemies and alleviate fears for his safety. Performances are scheduled at 7:30 pm. Thursday\, May 15\, through Saturday\, May 17\, in NMU’s Panowski Black Box Theatre. \nAccording to her website\, Nora has assisted her mentor\, the playwright and actor Tracy Letts\, on seven productions and workshops at Steppenwolf Theatre and on Broadway. She’s a winner of Inkwell Theater’s Lerner Fellowship and Playhouse on the Square’s New Works at the Works Playwriting Competition\, and a recipient of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Creative Engagement grant. \nNora was a member of Goodman Theatre’s Playwrights Unit\, where she was commissioned to write Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Living Document. She is also a comedy writer who contributes headlines and features at The Onion\, America’s Finest News Source. Her humor writing has appeared on Funny Or Die and The Hard Times. She also co-hosts a podcast about streaming television titled Streamageddon. \nIn Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin\, Soso is a soldier left for dead on the Eastern Front. When he is pulled from the brink of death by the Kremlin\, his fate takes a shocking turn. Because of his uncanny resemblance to one of the most feared men in history—Stalin—he is thrust into a dangerous game of impersonation. Enter Koba\, a man who knows the mind and body of the dictator better than anyone. Tasked with transforming Soso into the perfect double\, Koba trains him for the most perilous role of a lifetime. \n“The play is smartly written to make it very entertaining despite the heavy subject matter\,” said Kaitlyn Frotton\, director of NMU’s production. “These two guys risk assassination by playing the role of Stalin’s body doubles\, in the Soviet Union\, where you didn’t know who you could trust and the autocratic government felt it necessary to police creative expression. I think there is a lot of relevance to the current situation. It’s presented in a way that makes you chuckle to yourself for a majority of the show\, but by the end\, you’re left with a lot to think about.” \nThe two lead actors are Copeland Diver as Soso and Liam Fisher as Koba. Understudies Don’Tae Mitchell and Logan Newcomb have been added into the script as Kremlin cops and ensemble members. Frotton said it is advantageous for actors to tackle original works that are less familiar to audiences. \n“It’s beneficial because they do not have any preconceived notions going in about the way the roles should be played\,” she added. “It’s a great challenge because they need to be accurate to the text\, yet they are also able to use their own unique artistry to create the characters from scratch. There are fewer expectations or boundaries\, and they’re able to come up with possibly a more authentic performance than if we were rehearsing something like ‘A Streetcar Named Desire\,’ which has been viewed by many. It creates a more dynamic end product\, as director\, to explore the text with the actors as well. It feels like a more collaborative process. Our cast is phenomenal.” \nSix Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin premiered at Playhouse on the Square in Memphis\, Tenn.\, early this year. NMU’s Playwriting Award was established in 1977 by Dr. James A. Panowski. This year’s winner is being featured during the North Coast Theatre Festival season\, which also includes a Drag Cabaret May 29-30 and “Love Letters” June 26-28. \nTickets are $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU employees\, seniors and military; $15 for youth; and $5 for NMU students. They are available at tickets.nmu.edu.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/six-men-dressed-like-joseph-stalin-3/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Marquette - Youth Sailing Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Youth Sailing Lessons Offered this Summer \n  \nThe Marquette Junior Yacht Club will again offer youth sailing lessons this summer to the public. The program will provide the basic fundamentals of sailing for beginner ages 8-17 and expanded skill training for returning intermediate sailors. Instruction takes place both on and off the water by certified sailing instructors at the Marquette Yacht Club location\, E Main Street\, Marquette. Students will convene daily at the MJYC boathouse space generously donated by the Marquette Fish Producers. \n  \nThe 2025 schedule is as follows: July 7 – July 11\, July 14 – July 18\, July 21 – July 25\, July 28 – August 1\, August 4 – August 8 and August 11 – August 15. There are two sessions per day from 10:00 am-12:45 pm and from 2:00 pm-4:45 pm. Students can register for one or more weeks and multiple sessions. Cost per one week session is $225. A scholarship application can be found on the website\, mqtjyc.org. \n  \nFor more details\, email mqtjunioryachtclub@gmail.com or call 906-250-3350. Register for sessions on our website\, mqtjyc.org through the Eventbrite program.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/marquette-youth-sailing-lessons/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250519T170000
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SUMMARY:Father Marquette 350th Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:On May 18\, 1675\, the missionary and explorer Jacques Marquette passed away along the shores of Lake Michigan on his way back to the mission he founded in St. Ignace. To commemorate the 350th anniversary of his death\, but more importantly his life and legacy\, the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University is hosting a “Father Marquette 350th Commemoration” on Monday\, May 19\, in 1100 Jamrich Hall. The event will feature full day of presentations\, films and round tables about Marquette\, the Jesuit Missionaries of the region and their legacy on our region today. It is free and open to the public. \nAlong with several presentations\, there will be a keynote address from the noted Catholic scholar Bronwen McShea\, a historian\, writer\, speaker\, and artist based in New York City. In Spring 2025\, she was the Teilhard de Chardin SJ Fellow in Catholic Studies at Loyola University Chicago. McShea is the author of Apostles of Empire: The Jesuits and New France\, a history of the French Jesuit mission to indigenous North Americans in the 17th and 18th centuries\, offering a comprehensive view of a transatlantic religious enterprise in which secular concerns were integral. \nHere is the complete schedule of presentations for Father Marquette 350th Commemoration: \n8 a.m.: “Father Jacques Marquette: the making of a North American hero” \n\nDaniel Truckey\, Director/Curator\, Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center\, Northern Michigan University (NMU)\n\n9 a.m.: “An Anishinaabe Perspective on Forced Christianization and the Native American Boarding Schools.” \n\nDr. Jud Sojourn\, Assistant Professor of Native American Studies (NMU)\nTyler Detloff\, Director\, Center for Native American Studies (NMU)\n\n10 a.m.: “A Noble Figure: The Story of the Three Marquette Statues” \n\nSteve Brisson\, Director\, Michigan State Historic Parks\n\n11 a.m. \nKeynote Address: “The French Jesuits in Colonial North America” \n\nDr. Bronwen McShea\, Historian\n\nLunch Break \n1:30 p.m.: “Father Marquette Monuments in the United States” \n\nDr. Russ Magnaghi\, Professor Emeritus of History\, Northern Michigan University\n\n2:30 p.m.: “The Unsolved Mysteries of Father Marquette’s Many Graves” \n\nJennifer McGraw\, Historian\n\n3:30 p.m. Showing of the film\, “The Return” \n\nRoundtable discussion on the film\, “The Return” about Father Marquette’s remains being returned to St. Ignace\, featuring: Daniel Rydholm\, M.Div\, official historian for “The Return” (06/18/2022; St Ignace); Jon Magnuso of The Cedar Tree Institute; and Russ Rickley\, Tribal Elder\, Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/father-marquette-350th-commemoration/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting 
DESCRIPTION:PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting \n Tuesday\, May 20\, 2025. Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library\, George Shiras III Room. Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all.  Meeting agenda\, materials\, and remote attendance link are available on the library’s website: www.pwpl.info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-board-of-trustees-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T190000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting \n Tuesday\, May 20\, 2025. Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library\, George Shiras III Room. Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all.  Meeting agenda\, materials\, and remote attendance link are available on the library’s website: www.pwpl.info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-board-of-trustees-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T130000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Farmers Market\nSaturdays\, May 17\, 9 am – 1 pm \nReturning this month\, the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market kicks off its 2025 season where it will offer fresh produce\, meat\, art\, and much more to the 2\,000+ visitors this weekly event brings to the downtown. \nReminder that the Wednesday Night Market will be returning to the 100 block of W. Washington in June.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/downtown-farmers-market-2/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Downtown Marquette Farmer's Market
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URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/downtown-marquette-farmers-market-6/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Ishpeming Organizations Team Up to Host Inaugural Tree Planting Event
DESCRIPTION:Ishpeming Organizations Team Up to Host Inaugural Tree Planting Event \n\n\n\n\n\nISHPEMING\, MI. – Several Ishpeming organizations are joining forces to host the community’s inaugural fruit and nut tree planting event on Saturday\, May 24. The event is organized by the Ishpeming Lions Club with support from Partridge Creek Farm and Partridge Creek Compost. \n\n\n\n\n\nOpen to Ishpeming residents\, the event will feature two sessions on the same day: \n\n\nMorning Session: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Partridge Creek Farm’s community site\, located at 550 Cleveland Ave.\, Ishpeming\nAfternoon Session: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. next to the Cliffs Shaft Mining Museum at 501 W Euclid St\, Ishpeming\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to participate in one or more of the over ten educational demonstrations taking place during each session. Afterward\, participating Ishpeming residents will be invited to take home one to three fruit or nut trees\, along with materials to help protect and care for them. \n\n\n\n\n\nParticipation is free\, and donations are welcome to help sustain the event for future years. \n\n\n\n\n\n“This event is part of an effort to provide Ishpeming residents the opportunity to cultivate free\, local\, healthy food for their families and communities\,” said Keats Dormont\, event organizer and Education Coordinator at Partridge Creek Farm. “It’s a community movement aimed at addressing long-term food insecurity in our region.” \n\n\nFor more information\, please email keats@partridgecreekfarm.org or call Keats Dormont at (720) 323-6778.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/ishpeming-organizations-team-up-to-host-inaugural-tree-planting-event/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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